Stop Waiting On The World To Change
Asher Roth feat. John Mayer Lyrics
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Me and all my friends
We're all misunderstood
They say we stand for nothing and
There's no way we ever could
Now we see everything that's going wrong
With the world and those who lead it
To rise above and beat it
So we keep waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
It's hard to beat the system
When we're standing at a distance
So we keep waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
Now if we had the power
To bring our neighbors home from war
They would have never missed a Christmas
No more ribbons on their door
And when you trust your television
What you get is what you got
Cause when they own the information, oh
They can bend it all they want
That's why we're waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
It's not that we don't care
We just know that the fight ain't fair
So we keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
And we're still waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
One day our generation
Is gonna rule the population
So we keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
No we keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change.
The song "Stop Waiting on the World to Change" by Asher Roth featuring John Mayer explores the feelings of disillusionment and powerlessness in the face of societal issues. The first verse establishes a feeling of being misunderstood and dismissed by those in power, leading to a sense of frustration and hopelessness. The chorus repeats the idea of waiting on the world to change as a response to feeling incapable of making a meaningful impact.
The second verse suggests that the key to effecting change is through gaining power and having a hand in shaping the information that people receive. The idea of bringing neighbors home from war and ending the suffering that families experience as a result is presented as an example of what could be achieved if those with power would listen to the concerns of those who feel powerless.
The bridge brings a glimmer of hope, expressing faith in future generations and their ability to change the world. However, the repetition of "waiting on the world to change" throughout the song suggests that there is still a long way to go.
Overall, the song presents a powerful message about the need for change and the frustration and sense of helplessness that can accompany the struggle for social justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and all my friends
My friends and I are frequently misunderstood and commonly perceived as having no values and lacking empathy
We're all misunderstood
We aren't able to express ourselves well enough, resulting in people not understanding our true intentions
They say we stand for nothing and
Our beliefs aren't seen as aligned with existing political, social or environmental ideals
There's no way we ever could
Our ability to contribute positively to the world is often dismissed or ignored
Now we see everything that's going wrong
We are fully aware of the issues and challenges happening in the world currently
With the world and those who lead it
We observe the leaders of the world and their actions regarding the issues discussed
We just feel like we don't have the means
We feel that we are not equipped or have the power to overcome the issues we see
To rise above and beat it
We hope to overcome the issues with our limited knowledge and resources
So we keep waiting (waiting)
As a result, we have developed a sense of helplessness, thus continuing our state of waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We are waiting for significant global changes to happen
It's hard to beat the system
It's challenging to change the implementation and foundation of society's systems and procedures
When we're standing at a distance
We are far from the system, as our opinions and voices aren't heard nor considered by the system
So we keep waiting (waiting)
Therefore, we hold on to our mindset of waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Hoping that the world will change regardless of our actions, letting others do the work
Now if we had the power
If we were in authority or had a substantial influence, we would make decisions that would positively shape the world
To bring our neighbors home from war
To end wars and conflicts, thus promoting and maintaining world peace
They would have never missed a Christmas
Families of soldiers fighting overseas would not have missed the holiday traditions and celebrations with each other
No more ribbons on their door
This imagery of 'yellow ribbons on their doors' shows the symbolic representation of having a loved one go off to war and returning safely
And when you trust your television
The media can be a source of misinformation and manipulations
What you get is what you got
What you see on television is ultimately what you'll believe and take in
Cause when they own the information, oh
Media corporations have control over the information sources available
They can bend it all they want
They have the influence to shape the public opinion to fit their interests
It's not that we don't care
We do care about changing the world
We just know that the fight ain't fair
We perceive the struggle for change to be uneven and biased against us
So we keep on waiting (waiting)
Thus, we continue waiting for change
And we're still waiting (waiting)
We've been waiting for a long time with no substantial progress
One day our generation
Despite that, we have hope in future generations
Is gonna rule the population
They will have the power to shape the world
So we keep on waiting (waiting)
Thus, we continue waiting for them to have that power
No we keep on waiting (waiting)
We continue on with waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We haven't given up hope in the possibility of change
Waiting on the world to change
We continue to wait for that change
Waiting on the world to change
We hold on to our mindset of waiting
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin Murray
Goddamn! This is one of the most overlooked samples/collaborations of all time. Asher Roth and John Mayer were 2 of the most popular artists in the world at this point. Excellent cover and combination! Waiting on the fuckin world to change
hay shay
I Love Asher Roth! He's got a Heart and He is the Man!
savethepanda
This is only the second Asher song I've heard, the previous being The Day I Got Crowned. This track is much better, less trying to be like Eminem more Kanye sounding. The guy is a lot better than I first gave him credit for his style is pretty diverse. I must check out more of his stuff.
Chris M
GOOD SHIT!! Ash just keep doing your shit.
Ian Couch
Coming from a John Mayer fan who's never heard of Asher Roth, this is pretty effin kick ass!
ZooYork87123
personally my fav is actually "fallin" by asher, his whole album is actually pretty awsome.
pritzi101
God I love this song.
eric foster
Roth is doing some pretty fucking impressive shit. He's mixing it up with every new track.
DOHC Dudes
not many rappers can make a song like this and pull it off... asher roth is good at what he does
AndEyesRBloodShot
BLAZE IT UP, BOYS! :)